Author Archives for Dina

Tacos with refried beans and roasted cauliflower

May 17, 2015 8:06 am Published by Dina 5 Comments

On a recent extended stay in the Yucatan I attended a cooking class (several, really) and watched local Maya women... View Article

May 14, 2015 9:09 pm Published by Dina 6 Comments

Not sure what the origin of shakshuka is (Ottolenghi says Tunisia) but it is very popular in Israel as a... View Article

May 12, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Rich and velvety chocolate ganache sandwiched between two crisp chocolate cookies is a treat for any of the chocoholics out... View Article

May 11, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Tinhorn Creek Winery hosted one of their sold out long table dinners during the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival that I... View Article

May 10, 2015 11:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

This is a cross between a cheese cake and a butter cake, combining the best of both. It’s a very... View Article

May 9, 2015 11:00 am Published by Dina 10 Comments

There is something special about baking bread. Something artisanal and historical in creating a fragrant and crusty loaf out of... View Article

May 9, 2015 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Okanagan Wine Festival offers many opportunities to educate your mind and palate by tasting local foods, wines and cheeses. One... View Article

May 7, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Like dipping something into your coffee, tea, vin santo or moscatto? Here is my go-to recipe for Italian biscotti that... View Article

May 6, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 6 Comments

I am sure anyone who cooks has some foods that they can make without a recipe and soups must be... View Article

May 4, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Since we live pretty central here in Kelowna, it’s easy to invite friends over for a glass of wine before... View Article

May 3, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I love making pizzas, and sometimes they work better than others, depending on many variables. Pizza is really about the... View Article

May 2, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 3 Comments

I am not a huge fan pf smoothies but every now and then I feel like making one, and not... View Article